An Emirati vlogger has come out in defense of Filipino domestic workers after a Kuwaiti celebrity said they should not be given a weekly day off.
Khalid Al Ameri, a columnist and social commentator based in Abu Dhabi, released a video on Facebook in response to Kuwaiti social-media celebrity Sondos Al Qattan’s remarks on new laws pertaining to the hiring of Filipino domestic workers, GMA News reported.
Al Ameri first responded to Al Qattan’s rant on giving domestic workers a day off per week. He turned the tables on Al Qattan and asked her how would she feel if she worked for someone who did not give her a day off.
“Almost every job in the world deserve a day of rest, a day to go out, a day to enjoy life. We are not robots,” Al Ameri said.
The vlogger then expressed outrage at Al Qattan’s remarks on allowing domestic workers to keep their passports. She had said that if they could keep their passports, they could run away at any time.
“Believe me, there’s a reason they keep running away from you. Maybe you are that reason,” he said.
Toward the end of the video, Al Ameri expressed his gratitude to domestic workers for their contributions to his country through their labor.
“On behalf of my country, my family, I want to thank every single domestic worker in this part of the world for helping us and for being part of our families,” he said.
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For You Our Beloved Khalid Al Ameri, We Filipino Have ptofound Respect for You and We Thankfull for you in defending us, filipino in struggling to give our best service as we can for You, for the sake of our loveone we leave just to have e better future….thank You Mr. Khalid Al Ameri…Sala malaikum ..
Thank you verry much for depending Filipino domestic helper, God Bless you always, Shukran
It’s no wonder people dont like Arab mentality here they treat people like animals .
here in phil muslim people enjoy their benefits previlages
their doing business here freely
Thank you sir. Nakakataba Ng puso na may Isang katulad mo na nakaintindi SA mga workers SA paligid mo. Lalo na mga ofw.
I understand every single words you said.. thank you so much. And God bless you and your family.
No amount of gratitude to express how happy we ofw hear your words of defense to our fellow Kababayan. May your tribe increase for a kind hearted being like you.
Thank you Sir ! All filipinos loves you
Respect. Grateful for hearing from people like you.
Great mind great thought great person.. Thank you sir..
Mr Khalid is always defend Filipino from racist person.
I salute u for being good to filipinos mr. Emerati
Shukran sir ….
Sir Khalid Al Amerie…
Thank You for Defend Filipino Domestic Workers…
U are Truly a Kindhearted and Understanding Muslim…
We are greatful to U…
May Allah bless U and Ur family with GudHealth always…❤
GODBLESS YOU YOU ARE THE BEST OF ALL THE BEST YOU ARE HERO YOU UNDERSTAND THE FEELINGS AND SITUATIONS OF OTHERS..THANK YOU VERY MUCH,MR.KHALID AL AMERI..
Thank you Sir for defending Filipino OFW’s
In behalf of so many Filipinos now working in UEA, I salute you Mr. Al Ameri. Shukran. I have been an OFW in Abu Dhabi and I enjoyed my stay. Again thank you.
Thank you fo being so understanding muslim person . Thank you for defending Filipino OFW’S .. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY. .
Thank you for defending Filipino ofw’s
Khalid Al Ameri, I know you are a nice person and a good soul.. God Bless you and to your love one’s